Our Next Meeting – August 11
This is our ‘Noir’ Comp Night – the definition is… ‘Noir is the French word for black. Noir is characterised by moody, dark and dramatic images that look straight out of a crime scene filmed in the 60’s. The images are emotive and have a highly specific look to them in lighting, contrast and composition.’
It would be great if you can try to arrive at about 7.00 pm for sign in.
The meeting will open at 7.15 pm with an update on what’s been happening and judging will commence at 7.30 pm.
See you there.
Don’t forget next Wednesday night is also the closing date for entries to our September Competition ‘Colour Echoing’, the definition for that is….’Find a subject of colour – building, billboard, car etc, then use another object or persons clothing of similar colour to echo your chosen colour’ For mono images only the primary subject and the echo will be in colour, the remainder in monochrome.
Should lockdown continue for us you will be notified of the arrangements for attending the meeting on line.
by Airlie Andrews, August 4, 2021
Sunshine Coast Sister Club Joint Meeting
Our club will be holding another Zoom meeting with the Sunshine Coast Camera Club in Canada.
Date and Time Saturday, November 13th at 12 noon, 2021
(Canadian meeting time will be at 7pm on Nov 12)
Images are to be sent to Gerry Gibson: gg@gerrygibson.com.au
All images must be in by Friday the 5th of November
Submit only ONE image.
Maximum image size: 1920 pixels wide x 1080 pixels high (16:9 aspect ratio)
(To clarify; your image can be any size, it just can’t be wider than 1920 pixels wide or higher than1080 pixels.
For example your image could be 1920 pixels wide x only 800 pixels high. Or only 1000 p wide x 1080 p high).
Set Subject is “Negative Space”
Definition of Negative Space in photography is:
“Negative space defines and emphasises the main subject of a photo, drawing your eye to it, It provides “breathing room”, giving your eyes somewhere to rest and preventing your image from appearing too cluttered with “stuff”. All of this adds up to a more engaging composition.”
We look forward to seeing your “Negative Space” images. There is plenty of time, so keep your eyes open for Neg Space opportunities
Following are two links that you may find helpful that further explains how to photograph negative space:
All images will be shared between the two photography clubs, grouped together and numbered. Canadian judge will provide comments on the Odd numbered photos and the Australian judge will provide comments on the Even numbered photos prior to the joint meeting. The scores and comments from the judges will be read out by a moderator from each club at the joint meeting. Scoring will be from 1 to 10 from each judge, then averaged to come to a final score.
by Gerry Gibson, August 2, 2021
BUNDABERG THREE NIGHT FOUR DAY TRIP
Bundaberg East Cabin and Tourist Park
Caravan, Motorhome, Cabin or Tent
Dates: 29th, 30th and 31st October 2021
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Make your bookings by the end of this month, particularly if you want a cabin.
A deposit of one night is required.
info@bundabergtouristpark.com.au
07 4152 8899
Cabins: $80.00 to $120.00 per night
Powered Sites: Ensuite $37.00 per night
Shared Ensuite $32.00 per night
Let me know when you make your booking.
Activities include :
Dinner in the camp kitchen or equivalent.
Bundy Belle Day Cruise $30.00 150 minutes
Dine at Bundaberg Services Club Sunday night.
Australian Sugar Cane Railway Our trains run inside the Bundaberg Botanical Gardens on most Sundays & Wednesdays plus most public holidays.
Bundaberg Rum Tour
Mon Repos Turtle Centre
More info to follow.
by Gerry Gibson, July 20, 2021
Results for competitions in JULY 2021
There were 12 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in JULY 2021
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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problem with my drink Jeff Heck – 9 All Grades Open Digital 
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Helicopter Muster Di East – 9 All Grades Open Print 
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Ducking Around Bill Ewen – 8 A Grade Set Subject Digital 
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Rodeo Girls Douglas Battison – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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Water Goddess Susan Grundy – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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Afternoon well spent Lucinda Clarke – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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Contemplation Troy Holland – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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Barely a Ripple Bill Ewen – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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Double trouble Leith Morris – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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Manly Marina Puddle Di East – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Print. 
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Water station 2 Jeff Heck – 8 A Grade Set Subject Print. 
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The Cheshire Cat Di East – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Print 
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by Ann Bryan, July 15, 2021
The Photography Course
Have you just joined our club or have you been a member for some time and wish to get the best out of your Camera?
Ever feel your photos are not as good as they could be?
“I wish I could take photos like that”?
Then come along to this enjoyable and informative Photography Course.
The Photography Course
Start Date Monday the 9th of August at 7pm for 2 hours
Have your camera with you
Notebook and pen
We will let you know the venue once we have the numbers attending.
There may be a small cost for the hire of hall.
Week 1.
Your Camera, Metering, Focus,
Camera Settings
Week 2.
Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
Exposure Triangle
Week 3.
Composition, Rule of Thirds, Lines, Focal Point, etc.
Outside Workshop
Week 4.
Sharp Photos, Depth of Field, White Balance
Week 5.
Raw, Jpeg, Histograms
Outside Workshop
Week 6.
Image Software, Photoshop,
B & W Images
Presenting your images and wrap up
Register:
Reply with email to Clive raeclive1972@gmail.com
Reply with email to Gerry gg@gerrygibson.com.au
by Gerry Gibson, July 7, 2021
Light, Life, Luck.
This Month’s share night presentation is titled ‘Light, Life, Luck’ – My Portrait Photography brought to you by Barry Cheeseman.
Barry is no stranger to many of our Club members and we have the opportunity of having his expert advice on Portrait photography.
Barry has been recognised as an international Portrait Photographer by many art establishments in countries throughout the world. His photography career spans over a period of twenty-three years and is an accredited judge of the Photographic Society of Queensland. Some of our members have been to Vietnam with him and are a witness to his capabilities.
It is a great honour to have Barry share his knowledge and expertise with us so please support him and come along to our Share Night this coming Wednesday 23rd and find out what Light, Life and Luck you will have when the next time you take that special portrait.
by Peter Hyndman, June 21, 2021
Results for competitions in JUNE 2021
There were 14 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in JUNE 2021
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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TOP SHELF DPI Vern Irvine – 9 A Grade Set Subject Digital 
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Helena 1 Susan Grundy – 9 All Grades Open Print 
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Mad Hatters Tea Party Di East – 8 A Grade Set Subject Digital 
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Is This The Way To Heaven Susan Grundy – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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The meeting Clive Hammond – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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Into The Mist Troy Holland – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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Double_Reflection Ralph Brown – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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OLD TOOL DPI Vern Irvine – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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scrabble Lara Irvine – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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bad wine Jeff Heck – 8 A Grade Set Subject Print. 
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Lock Keepers Cottage Peter Hyndman – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Print 
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Taj Entrance Airlie Andrews – 8 All Grades Open Print 
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Hi! Peter Hyndman – 8 All Grades Open Print 
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bike day Jeff Heck – 8 All Grades Open Print 
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by Ann Bryan, June 10, 2021
Coming soon – THE PROJECT 2021-2022
Building on the experience of our 2019 “Project” we are now looking for members who are interested in working cooperatively in a small group to further their photographic experience.
In broad terms we are seeking to explore Pure Art Photography, with a view to creating a gallery exhibition of our collective works by June 2022. Initially a suggested bi-monthly meeting schedule is envisaged, but the group may decide on a different schedule is necessary for reasons of its own.
The brief will be developed by the group as the project evolves, however some initial thoughts are as follows:
Pure Art Photography
Not an image you change in Photoshop, but an image that you can use Photoshop to explain it’s being.
It may use minimalism, it may be b&w, it may be colour, it may be from a table top studio, it may be none of these.
It will not be a busy image.
It will be artistic.
The “Not an image you change in Photoshop” needs a little explaining, what is meant by that is “a photograph of something ordinary can not be jazzed up in photoshop”.
Whereas an image can be made into something, from an image that can be explained in photoshop, to what the maker has in mind.
Photoshop does not have to be an essential tool, in the making of this kind of image.
I would like to see that we start off getting to know what we are about, then making an image which we all agree is what we are after.
We would finish up making a number of images, to be decided on by the group, which then could be exhibited not just in our club, but wherever we can.
Last year the presidents trophy is the kind of thing I am thinking of, but last year only a couple of the prints came close to what I had in mind, not necessarily flowers though.
Please let me know your interest by email, gg@gerrygibson.com.au
by Gerry Gibson, June 6, 2021
STARRY, STARRY NIGHTS!
Come along to Share Night next Wednesday (26 May) to learn how to make your photos POP using a dynamic sky with a static foreground.
Phil’s Tyrer interest in photography goes back over 40 years but over recent years he has been enjoying the challenges of low light photography. He dosen’t own star trackers or telescopes so his photography is based around pushing DSLR cameras to the technical limit to extract as much information in the night sky as possible. He really enjoys landscape photography which gets interesting when managing a dynamic night sky with a static foreground but says it’s relatively easy to achieve great results once the fundamentals are understood.
He will provide information on preplanning, camera settings, technical challenges, tips and tricks and touch on post processing too. He will also provide a handout which will be a practical point of reference when out in the field. So come along and have a bit of fun and learn how to reach for the stars and make your night photography POP!
by Peter Hyndman, May 21, 2021
Results for competitions in MAY 2021
There were 37 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in MAY 2021
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Larapinta Moon Leith Morris – 9 A Grade Set Subject Digital 
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Zambia Birds Airlie Andrews – 9 A Grade Set Subject Mono Print. 
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Guggenheim at sunset. Clive Hammond – 8 A Grade Set Subject Digital 
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Wallaby David Bryan – 8 A Grade Set Subject Digital 
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The Guitarist Susan Grundy – 8 A Grade Set Subject Digital 
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Midnight sun Tony Allison – 8 B Grade Set Subject Digital 
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Killarney Sunrise Ken Brooks – 8 B Grade Set Subject Digital 
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silouette Sharyn Glur – 8 B Grade Set Subject Digital 
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Running Kathleen Lulham – 8 B Grade Set Subject Digital 
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A Peaceful Moment Mark Stewart – 8 B Grade Set Subject Digital 
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Pretty in Pink 2 Airlie Andrews – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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Kitchen Reflection Mike West – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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A Tree Change Clive Hammond – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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Walking into the scrub Colleen Brooks – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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Flying fish David Bryan – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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Geometry of Lines and Curves Bruce Atkinson – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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Reflections in the sky Tony Allison – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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Chandelier Of Flowers Trefor Ellacott – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Digital 
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Just A Little Bit Of Red Roslyn Eley – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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Early morning camel Lucinda Clarke – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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SURPRISE ATTACK Ty Fox – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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Flame Tower Mike West – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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lady in red Clive Hammond – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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Get up David Bryan – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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Cliff Top Vista Bruce Atkinson – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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Beautiful Firetail Annette Scott – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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Old and New Angela Stewart – 8 All Grades Open Digital 
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ITS A BUZZ Ty Fox – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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Beach Walk Ralph Brown – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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reflecting Clive Hammond – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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Morning Surf Ann Bryan – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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Tree fern David Bryan – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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Black ice Jeff Heck – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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Cable Beach sunset Tony Allison – 8 B Grade Set Subject Mono Digital 
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Watching You Susan Grundy – 8 A Grade Set Subject Mono Print. 
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Behind drawn curtains. James Ferris – 8 B Grade Set Subject Print 
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Alien Encounter Di East – 8 All Grades Creative Photography Print 
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by Bruce Atkinson, May 13, 2021
